PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• 3x12 day shift schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Every other weekend coverage required with unit directing weekend coverage based upon operational needs
• No call required
• IMC patient ratio of 1:4
• Float required to Telemetry and/or Medical-Surgical units as needed (ratios on these units are 1:5/1:6)
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms
• 2 years of recent experience required
• Must have completed at least 1 travel assignment
• PCU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Required skills include: BiPAP/CPAP management, central line care/management, chest tube management, CVA care, feeding tube care and management, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, managing cardiac drips (no titration), oxygen administration, PCA management, peripheral line care/management, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care, starting and maintaining IVs, and telemetry monitoring
• Special equipment includes bedside monitoring for up to 8 patients, ultrasound IV, cardiac monitoring, and lift equipment
• Patient population consists of adults with diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, COPD/asthma, sepsis, pneumothorax, ESRD/dialysis, hypertension/hypotension, ETOH withdrawal, and general surgery
• Special procedures include chest tubes, PCA infusions, bedside monitoring, non-titratable drips, and IV infusions
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary